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City Council Resolutions and Ordinances

What are Resolutions and Ordinances?

An ordinance is a law adopted by the City Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal or supplement the Municipal Code; provide zoning specifications; or appropriate money for specific purposes. Most ordinances require two hearings: an introductory hearing, generally followed two weeks later by a second public hearing. Most ordinances go into effect 30 days after the date of final passage.

A resolution is a formal expression of opinion or intention of the City Council. Resolutions go into effect on the date of final passage.

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Council Resolutions and Ordinances by Year

Resolutions and ordinances from 1817-1970 can be found on our Historical Resolutions & Ordinances page.

Official City Documents

Date Doc Num
12/30/1971 O-10756/ Unknown AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING A PORTION OF PARCEL A, GENESEE GARDENS ADDITION, AND A PORTION OF PUEBLO LOT 1199, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIF0PJ5IA, INTO CO ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.042 3 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO
12/30/1971 O-10757/ Unknown INCORPORATING PORTIONS OF LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 12 , AMERICAN PARK ADDITION AND A PORTION OF THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO CS ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0432 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICI
01/04/1972 O-10758/ Unknown INCORPORATING THAT CANYON AREA LYING SOUTHERLY OF GRAMERCY DRIVE, BETWEEN GREYLING DRIVE AND MISSION VILLAGE DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO LC ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0454 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE.
01/04/1972 O-10759/ Unknown INCORPORATING THOSE CANYON AREAS LYING EASTERLY OF MURPHY CANYON ROAD, BETWEEN FRIARS AND KEARNY VILLA ROADS, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO LC ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0454 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE.
01/04/1972 O-10760/ Unknown AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING THAT CANYON AREA LYING WESTERLY OF MURPHY CANYON ROAD AND EASTERLY OF MISSION DRIVE, BETWEEN AERO DRIVE AND FRIARS ROAD, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO LC ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0454 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICI
01/04/1972 O-10761/ Unknown INCORPORATING THAT CANYON AREA LYING SOUTHERLY OF SPRUCE STREET, BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH AVENUES, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO LC ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0454 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE.
01/04/1972 O-10762/ Unknown INCORPORATING THAT CANYON AREA LYING EASTERLY OF THE CABRILLO FREEWAY (STATE HIGHWAY 16 3) BETWEEN AERO DRIVE AND FRIARS ROAD, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO LC ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0454 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE.
01/04/1972 O-10763/ Unknown INCORPORATING THOSE CANYON AREAS LYING SOUTHERLY OF LA JOLLA SCENIC DRIVE SOUTH, BETWEEN SOLEDAD MOUNTAIN AND SOLEDAD ROADS ON THE EAST AND LA JOLLA MESA DRIVE ON THE WEST, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO LC ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.045
01/04/1972 O-10764/ Unknown AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING THOSE CANYON AREAS LYING NORTHERLY OF FRIARS ROAD, BETWEEN VIA lAS CUMBRES AND THE CABRILLO FREEWAY (STATE HIGHWAY 163) , IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO LC ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0454 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNIC
01/06/1972 O-10765/ Unknown INCORPORATING A PORTION OF PUEBLO LOT 1173, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO CA ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0428.1 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 148 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED FEBRUARY 6, 1933, OF THE ORDINANCES OF
01/11/1972 O-10766/ Unknown INCORPORATING THAT AREA LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF MORENA BOULEVARD, GENERALLY BETWEEN MCGRAW STREET ON THE NORTH AND TECOLOTE ROAD ON THE SOUTH, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO CS AND CA-S ZONES, AS DEFINED BY SECTIONS 101.0432 AND 101.0428 O
01/18/1972 O-10767/ Unknown AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING THAT CANYON AREA LYING NORTHERLY OF LA JOLLA CORONA DRIVE AND LA CANADA, SOUTHERLY OF MUIRLANDS VISTA WAY, EASTERLY OF WAVERLY AVENUE AND FOLSOM DRIVE AND WESTERLY OF HAVENHURST DRIVE AND TERRYHILL DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIE
01/18/1972 O-10768/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 2 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 22.0902. 2 THEREOF RELATING TO EXCHANGES OF REAL PROPERTY.
01/18/1972 O-10769/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER IX, ARTICLE 1 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 91.01, RELATING TO ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
01/20/1972 O-10770/ Unknown INCORPORATING PORTIONS OF LOTS 1 AND 2 , SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 61, 62 AND A PORTION OF LOT 63, RANCHO MISSION, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO M-1A ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0436 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
01/25/1972 O-10771/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER X, ARTICLE 1, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 101.0101.35 RELATING TO LOT COVERAGE.
01/25/1972 O-10772/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER X, ARTICLE 2, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADDING DIVISION 4, LEGALIZATION OF PARCELS WHICH ARE NOT LEGAL LOTS, AND SECTION 102.0400, LEGALIZATION OF PARCELS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS.
01/25/1972 O-10773/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 6 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION TO BE KNOWN AS AND NUMBERED SECTION 26.33, ESTABLISHING A MODEL CITIES CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD.
02/01/1972 O-10774/ Unknown AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10450 (NEV7 SERIES) , ADOPTED DECEMBER 1, 1970, ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO ESTABLISHING A PARl<;iNG AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA AND LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX THERE
02/03/1972 O-10775/ Unknown INCORPORATING LOTS 2 AND 3, AMHERST VILLAS, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA INTO R-2A ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0410 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 8941 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED DECEMBER 11, 1963, OF THE ORDINANCES OF
02/03/1972 O-10776/ Unknown INCORPORATING PARCEL 'A,' 0. D. ARNOLD'S BONNIEVIEW NO. 2; PORTIONS OF LOTS 61, 62, 65, 66, 70 OF EX-MISSION LANDS; LOTS 86 THROUGH 118, 0. D. ARNOLD'S BONNIEVIEW NO. 3; AND A PORTION OF GROFF MANOR, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-1-5 ZONE,
02/08/1972 O-10777/ Unknown INCORPORATING A PORTION OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDO, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-1-5 ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0407 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 8766 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED DECEMBER 6, 1962, OF THE ORDINAN
02/10/1972 O-10778/ Unknown AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING THAT AREA IN SOUTH SAN DIEGO, GENERALLY BOUNDED BY FORTY-SEVENTH STREET ON THE WEST, SAN DIEGO EASTERN ARIZONA RAILROAD ON THE NORTH, WOODMAN STREET ON THE EAST, AND LOGAN AVENUE ON THE SOUTH, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORN
02/15/1972 O-10779/ Unknown AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 10132 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 11, 1969, INCORPORATING A PORTION OF LOT 25, WADSWORTH'S OLIVE GROVE ADDITION, MAP NO. 482; A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 16 SOUTH, RA
02/15/1972 O-10780/ Unknown AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 10134 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 11, 1969, INCORPORATING A PORTION OF LOT 5 AND ALL OF LOT 6, TIBBETTS TRACT, MAP NO. 24, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-2A ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0410 OF THE
02/15/1972 O-10781/ Unknown AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 10197 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED DECEMBER 2, 1969, INCORPORATING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST, S.B.B.M. , IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO A-1-1 ZONE,
02/15/1972 O-10782/ Unknown AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 10222 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED JANUARY 29, 1970, INCORPORATING A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST, S.B.B.M., (MIRAMAR RESERVOIR TRACT NO. 4 ANNEXATION), IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO,
02/17/1972 O-10783/ Unknown INCORPORATING A PORTION OF PUEBLO LOT 1110, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO CO ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0423 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1947 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED OCTOBER 1, 1940, OF THE ORDINANCES OF TH
02/17/1972 O-10784/ Unknown INCORPORATING LOTS 30 THROUGH 35, BOULEVARD GARDENS, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO M-1-A ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101,0436 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2009 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED DECEMBER 10, 1940, OF THE O
02/17/1972 O-10785/ Unknown INCORPORATING LOT 41, HORTON'S PURCHASE OF RANCHO MISSION, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA INTO M-1A ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0436 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 35 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 12, 1932, AND O
02/17/1972 O-10786/ Unknown AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 19 66 MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 6 OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $4,665,000.
02/22/1972 O-10787/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER V, ARTICLE 3 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING SECTIONS 53.01.2 AND 53.05 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 53.01 AND 5 3.01.1, ALL RELATING TO USE OF EXPLOSIVES FOR BLASTING.
02/24/1972 O-10788/ Unknown INCORPORATING LOTS 215 THROUGH 223, MESA HILLS, UNIT 4 AND LOT 304, RESUBDIVISION NO. 1 OF MESA HILLS, UNIT 4, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-1-5 ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0407 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE
02/29/1972 O-10789/ Unknown AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER X, ARTICLE 1, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 101.0452.4 RELATING TO THE HEIGHT LIMITATION ZONE - MISSION HILLS
02/29/1972 O-10790/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 2, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING DIVISION 19, SECTION 22.1901, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION.
03/02/1972 O-10791/ Unknown INCORPORATING A PORTION OF RANCHO SAN BERNARDO, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO CA-S ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0428 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO, 8766 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED DECEMBER 6, 1962, OF THE ORDINANCE
03/07/1972 O-10792/ Unknown AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10610 (NEW SERIES), AS AMENDED, ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1971-72 AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY MONEY TO OPERATE THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR' BY AMENDING DOCUMENT NO. 735
03/07/1972 O-10793/ Unknown ESTABLISHING A NEW PARKING METER ZONE
03/09/1972 O-10794/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 1 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 24.0103(F) RELATING TO DEFINITION OF SAFETY MEMBERS.
03/14/1972 O-10795/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER IX, ARTICLE 5, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 95.0103.11, 95.0103.12, 95.0301, 95.0302, 95.0302.5, 95.0302.6, 95.0303, 95.0304, 95.0305, 95.0306, 95.0307, 95.0308, 95.0309, 95.0321, 95.0322, 95.0323, 95.0324, 95.0
03/14/1972 O-10796/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER X, ARTICLE 1, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 101.0430.1 RELATING TO THE C-1 ZONE.
03/14/1972 O-10797/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER X, ARTICLE 1, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 101.0432.1 RELATING TO THE C ZONE.
03/14/1972 O-10798/ Unknown AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4019 (NEW SERIES) WHICH GRANTED TO THE RICHFIELD OIL CORPORATION (NOW THE ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY, FORMERLY THE ATLANTIC REFINING COMPANY, SUCCESSOR TO RICHFIELD OIL CORPORATION BY MERGER) AND TO ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS A FRA
03/16/1972 O-10799/ Unknown AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING THOSE CANYON AREAS LYING SOUTHERLY OF MISSION GORGE ROAD AND NORTHERLY OF WANDERMERE DRIVE, BETWEEN WARING ROAD AND PRINCESS VIEW DRIVE ON THE WEST AND GOLFCREST DRIVE ON THE EAST, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO LC
03/15/1972 O-10800/ Unknown INCORPORATING THOSE CANYON AREAS LYING NORTHERLY OF INTERSTATE 8 AND SOUTHERLY OF NAVAJO ROAD, BETWEEN LAKE MURRAY ON THE EAST AND COLLEGE AVENUE ON THE WEST, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO LC ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0454 OF THE SAN D
03/16/1972 O-10801/ Unknown AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING LOTS 13 AND 14, POINT LOMA PARK, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO CO ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0423 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 8635 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED ON MAY 10, 1962, AND OR
03/16/1972 O-10802/ Unknown INCORPORATING LOT 20, BLOCK 211; LOTS 21 THROUGH 37, BLOCK 212; LOTS 21 THROUGH 37, BLOCK 213; LOTS 21 THROUGH 36, BLOCK 214; LOTS 5 THROUGH 20, BLOCK 239; LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK 240, PACIFIC BEACH, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA INTO CO ZONE, AS
03/21/1972 O-10803/ Unknown ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON JUNE 6, 19 72, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY TWO PROPOSITIONS ATTENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, AND CONSO
03/28/1972 O-10804/ Unknown AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 10040 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED MAY 8, 1969, INCORPORATING LOTS 6 THROUGH 9, BLOCK 242, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-3 ZONE AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0411 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE
03/28/1972 O-10805/ Unknown AMENDING CHAPTER X, ARTICLE 1, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 101.0901 RELATING TO RESTRICTION ON REAPPLICATION FOR A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT,